Minoxidil: What It Is and How It Works
March 2021
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TLDR Minoxidil helps hair growth.
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research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Enzyme (SULT1A1) Genetic Variants Predict Response to Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
research Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss with Sublingual Minoxidil: A Retrospective Case-Series of 64 Patients
Sublingual minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with mild side effects.
research Sulfotransferase Activity in Plucked Hair Follicles Predicts Response to Topical Minoxidil Treatment in Brazilian Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
research Minoxidil 1 mg Oral Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study Investigating Combination Therapy with Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Spironolactone
Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
research Novel Enzymatic Assay Predicts Minoxidil Response in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
New test predicts if hair loss treatment will work.
research Human Hair Follicles Contain Two Forms of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Only One Sensitive to Minoxidil
One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Characterization of Transport Systems for Cysteine, Lysine, Alanine, and Leucine in Wool Follicles of Sheep
Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Sulfation of Minoxidil by Multiple Human Cytosolic Sulfotransferases
Minoxidil breakdown varies by enzymes, affecting hair loss treatment effectiveness.
research Activation of Cytoprotective Prostaglandin Synthase-1 by Minoxidil as a Possible Explanation for Its Hair Growth-Stimulating Effect
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil
research Hemodynamic Effects of Minoxidil Following Intravenous Infusions in Untreated Hypertensive Patients
Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
research Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Sulfation Mechanisms in the Biological Actions of Minoxidil
Minoxidil needs activation to work, and minoxidil sulfate helps with hair growth and blood pressure.
research Localization of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase in Rat Liver and the Outer Root Sheath of Anagen Pelage and Vibrissa Follicles
Minoxidil works in liver and outer hair root sheath for hair growth.
research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research The Pharmacokinetics of 2.5- to 10-mg Oral Doses of Minoxidil in Healthy Volunteers
This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.
research Long-Term Follow-Up of Men with Male Pattern Baldness Treated with Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
Related Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil
A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.
community Yesterday was my first haircut in 5 years where I couldn’t see my scalp under the barbers lights.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and dermarolling twice a week. They also lost weight and improved their diet, which may have contributed to the results.
community Hey chooms! Coming in on the 2 year mark soon. Still making progress. (Fin/Min)
The user reports slow and steady hair regrowth using Finasteride (1.25mg) and topical Minoxidil (Rogaine, 2x/day), along with occasional use of Nizoral. They have stopped dermarolling.
community Do I need to get professional advice?
A 22-year-old woman is experiencing genetic hair loss and has tried natural remedies like coconut oil and aloe vera without success. She seeks advice on whether to see a dermatologist or use treatments like Minoxidil (Rogaine) despite her parents' skepticism about professional help and chemical treatments.
community Success WITH pics: saw results in 2 months. Variation of BIG 3. I'm 24 years old and been doing it for 8 months now.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth routine, which includes finasteride, derma rolling, minoxidil (Rogaine), biotin pills, and vitamin D supplementation, and saw noticeable results in 3 months. They suggest this routine as a variation of the "Big 3" hair loss treatments and have created a website to sell the products they used.
community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid
The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.
Related Research
9 / 9 resultsresearch Evaluation of the Effect of Topically Applied Methylsulfonylmethane and Their Combination with Minoxidil Solution for Improvement of Hair Growth in Male Mice
MSM reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in male mice.
research Deterioration of Scalp Environment by Exogenous Factors and Its Influence on Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Minoxidil
research Effect of Minoxidil on Hair Growth in Minipigs
Minoxidil didn't significantly increase hair growth in minipigs.
research A New Topical Formulation of Minoxidil and Finasteride Improves Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research Effects of Mixed Medicinal Herbal Extract on Hair Growth in Mice with Alopecia
The herbal extract CS-10-H significantly promotes hair growth in mice.
research Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Minoxidil and Topical Alfatradiol in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
research A Study on Effects of Water-Soluble Minoxidil on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
research Effect of Minoxidil on Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia in Women
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss in women with androgenic alopecia.
research Evaluation of Hair Regrowth by Cyclosporine and Minoxidil Using C3H Mouse Model
Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.